Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Hardware Engineering Technician I

Schweitzer Engineering Labs • $66K — $99K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
  • Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent root cause analysis with minimal supervision
  • Proficient in analog and digital circuits
  • Experienced with electronics lab test equipment
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
  • Team player able to collaborate effectively

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic electronic hardware tests under engineering guidance
  • Build and document engineering prototypes based on directives
  • Assist in evaluating new electronic components
  • Design test fixtures and components for product development
  • Support engineering tasks as required
  • Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with oversight

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Superior benefits package
  • Opportunities for inspiring work
  • Access to outdoor recreational activities in scenic locations
  • Quality of life in a smaller town environment with great schools and universities
Full Job Description
As a Hardware Engineering Technician, a typical day might include the following:
  • Perform basic electronic hardware tests in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.
  • Build engineering prototypes under the direction of an electrical engineer. Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records.
  • Assist engineers in the evaluation of new electronic components.
  • Design and assemble test fixtures and other components common to product development.
  • Provide support to engineering staff as needed.
  • Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) of modest complexity under the direction of engineers or more experienced technicians.


Required Qualifications
  • Two-year electronic technology or related associate degree
  • Detail-oriented professional who enjoys board-level and system-level troubleshooting and performs in-depth analysis.
  • You see yourself as an excellent troubleshooter who gets to the root cause on a self-directed basis with minimal external guidance.
  • Proficient with the fundamentals of analog and digital circuits.
  • Proficient with test equipment used in electronics labs.
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and speaking skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment


Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Python, C, or assembly languages
  • Experience with Advanced Test Equipment, O.S., and computer equipment
  • Practical knowledge of 3-phase power systems


Location

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
Learn more about Schweitzer Engineering Labs
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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